Substrata

Substrata
Substratum Sub*stra"tum, n.; pl. {Substrata}. [L. substratus, p. p. of substernere to strew under; sub under + sternere to strew. See {Stratum}.] 1. That which is laid or spread under; that which underlies something, as a layer of earth lying under another; specifically (Agric.), the subsoil. [1913 Webster]

2. (Metaph.) The permanent subject of qualities or cause of phenomena; substance. [1913 Webster]


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